AN: Hello everyone! I finally got over my writer's block (YES!) and wrote the next chapter. Hope you guys like it. (But you probably won't). Flames are accepted.

AN: By the way, some of you may not have noticed but I changed my name from sakura-blossoms to Lady Sakura Light.

The Ancient Prophecy

Chapter 3: Yes, I Do Like Him

Disclaimer: I don't own either HP or SM. They belong to their respective owners.

'thoughts'

"talking"

~ setting ~

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Harry found himself in a strange place, covered with a dark mist.

Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him, obviously a female's.

"I love you Harry, always and forever….."

Harry turned to see two figures, one was a female, while the other one was….

"Is that me?" said Harry, his eyes wide with surprise.

But before he could take another look, the dark mist around him covered the two figures and a cold laugh filled the air, sending shivers up and down Harry's spine.

Suddenly, all Harry could see is a blinding flash of green light as a woman's scream almost drowned a man's voice, which was very similar to Harry's.

"NOOOOO!!!!!!"

(AN: Corny, ain't it?)

Harry jolted upright in his bed, panting. He then wiped the sweat on his forehead with the back of his hand.

'What was that?' Harry asked himself. He glanced at the clock on his bedside drawer (AN: Do they even have those?) to find that it was nearly eight in the morning. "Oh no! I'm going to be late!"

Harry got up from bed and hurriedly changed from his pajamas into his school robes.

Finally dressed, Harry went downstairs and out of the common room. He ran towards the corridor leading to the Great Hall.

~ Meanwhile ~

"I wonder what's taking Harry so long?" said Selene worriedly, glancing at the door of the Great Hall before she turned to face her breakfast.

"Don't worry Selene. I'm sure Harry's on his way," replied Hermoine, assuring Selene.

Just then, the door of the Great Hall suddenly bursted open as Harry entered the hall.

'Finally, I made it just in the nick of time,' thought Harry as he entered the hall.

Seeing many of the students staring at him, Harry blushed a slight pink.

Choosing to ignore them, Harry hurriedly walked towards the Gryffindor table and took the seat besides Selene.

"Where were you? You had us worried." said Hermoine, casting a glare at Harry.

"Umm…." started Harry, not knowing what to say.

Fortunately, Selene noticed Harry's discomfort and said, "Why don't tell us later? Have some food," and held out a plate of bacon towards him.

"Okay," replied Harry, taking the plate and piled his own plate with bacon, mouthing a thanks at Selene at the same time.

Selene just smiled and nodded her head.

After breakfast, the group went outside for their (and Selene's first) Care of Magical Creatures class. They arrived at Hagrid's hut (where the CMC classes are held), noticing that the other Gryffindors and the Slytherins are already there.

"Hey Hagrid," greeted Ron as he and the others walked up towards the hut.

A giant of a man turned around to face them. He had wild black hair, tangled all over his head, and eyes which look like small black beetles.

"Hey there Ron, Harry, Hermoine," said the man called Hagrid, casting them a warm smile. Then, noticing Selene besides them, he added, "Hello there Selene," (AN: Remember he's a professor so he's at the High Table along with the other professors when Selene was sorted.)

"Hello Professor Hagrid," replied Selene with a smile.

To Selene's surprise, Hagrid laughed.

"Sorry," apologized Hagrid in between chuckles, "But no one has even called me Professor Hagrid before. I prefer to be called only Hagrid, you know."

"Okay, Prof… I mean, Hagrid," said Selene.

Hagrid grinned and turned to face the whole class.

"Now today we're going to learn something about fire horses," said Hagrid and led the students towards the pen where five fire horses of different colors are kept, whining and pounding the ground with their golden, hard-as-diamonds, hooves.

Some of the girls gave ohhs and squeals of interest and Selene noticed a Slytherin girl, Pansy Parkinson, struggling to keep herself from getting excited and smirked.

"Fire horses, as you can see, radiate fire. Their manes and tails are made of flames of every color and when someone they don't know touches them or comes near them, they either throw bits of fire at ya from their mouths or turn their body temperature to a degree so hot that you'll get yourself burn if ya touch them." explained Hagrid, reaching over to pet one of the fire horses, a beautiful one with a black-colored body and its mane and tails are made of midnight blue colored flames. At the center of its forehead is a gold star.

"This here's Midnight Star," added Hagrid, petting Midnight Star one more time before he turned to face the class. "Now, who wants to come here and pet one of them?"

No one raised his or her hand. Even though the fire horses are kind of cute, the class thought that about Hagrid's previous lessons, especially with the Blast-end Stewarts (sp?).

Harry saw Hagrid's disappointed look and was about to raise his hand when Selene raise hers.

"I do," said Selene, a hint of confidence in her voice.

Hagrid's face broke into a smile. "All righty," he said and opened the pen to let Selene through.

Selene walked forward and approached Hagrid, who was already inside the pen.

"Now, ya'er going to try to pet Midnight Star. First, look at him in the eye and don't break the contact, fire horses think of that as an insult," instructed Hagrid.

Selene looked straight into Midnight Star's icy blue eyes, not blinking even the slightest.

Midnight Star stared back at Selene. The two were just stood there, staring at each other's eyes. Selene's eyes began to water but she refused to blink.

Meanwhile, Hagrid, as the rest of the class, started to get restless and nervous.

"Eer, I think ya better slowly back away Selene," started Hagrid

Just then, Midnight Star broke the eye contact with  Selene and bowed its head at her.

Hagrid's face brightened. "All right then Selene, now bow to him to show your respect,"

Selene did what Hagrid told her and bowed slightly to the waist.

Midnight Star seemed pleased because he then nuzzled Selene's cheek with his snout.

Selene laughed and petted Midnight Star's broad neck. Surprisingly, her hand didn't burnt.

If possible, Hagrid's smile began to widen. "Well blimey! Looks like he likes ya Selene! I think he'll even let ya ride him!"

Selene blushed lightly. "I couldn't…." she started.

"Oh come' on. Look! Even Midnight Star wants ya to ride him," stated Hagrid, gesturing at the fire horse, who seemed to be edging Selene on by flipping its fiery mane back and front, shooting tiny bits of midnight blue flames down to the ground where it blew out after a few seconds.

"Oh..all right," agreed Selene finally and got on Midnight Star. Suddenly, black wings with blue tints sprouted out of Midnight Star sides and the majestic animal then began to move its large wings before it then began to run. After a few gallops, Midnight Star then opened its wings wide and took off.

Gasps and sequels, along with a few wallops came from the ground as the rest of the students watched as Midnight Star flew up into the air with Selene in his back.

Hagrid only grinned. "Did I forgot to tell you guys that fire horses have wings and can fly?" he said to the stunned class.

The students shooked their heads, their eyes still fixed on Selene riding on Midnight Star's back.

Selene clinged, gently but firmly, Midnight Star's fiery mane, not afraid of getting burnt for Midnight Star lowered his body temperature to a more tolerable degree. She looked down and gasped.

The scene was magnificent. She saw the vast green trees of the Forbidden Forest and the giant squid in the lake lazily sunbathing itself. She also spied Ron's twin brothers, Fred and George, along with their friend, Lee Jordan, on the lake, tickling one of the giant squid's tentacles.

After a while, Midnight Star finally returned to the ground and as Selene got off, she was immediately surrounded by some of the class, asking her questions and giving her comments:

"How was it?"

"That was bloody brilliant!"

"Was the ride scary?"

"Awesome!"

Selene just smiled and waved them off. She saw Harry, Ron and Hermoine elbowing towards her and gave a sigh of relief.

"That was wicked Selene!" exclaimed Ron as Selene approached them.

"Thanks," said Selene.

Hagrid approached them and said, "Nice Selene, ten points to Gryffindor,"

The Gryffindors clapped and cheered at Selene as Hagrid turned to face Midnight Star and placed him back in the pen with the other fire horses.

After the incident, students, seeing how it was fun to ride a fire horse, were volunteering themselves to try petting the fire horses. Hagrid was beaming with happiness and cheerfully instructed the students on how to get the fire horses' respect.

After a while, Hagrid dismissed the class before he went back to his hut.

~ Evening, After the last class of the day ~

Selene and the rest went towards Hogwarts after their Herbology Class.

Ron was mumbling about the assignment Professor Sprout had given to them as they walked up the path leading to Hogwarts.

"I can't believe it! We have to make three rolls worth of parchment about the six herbs we founded earlier and their purposes,"

"Oh don't be a baby!" said an annoyed Hermoine, "Besides, they're all found in that special herb book Professor Sprout had gave to each of us so you don't have to whine about it,"

"But I'm still missing Wolfbane!" pointed out Ron

"It's so obvious those two like each other," muttered Selene to Harry as they watched the pair in front of them bickering at each other.

"Really? They look like they're about to kill each other if you ask me," replied Harry, a sweatdrop on his head.

"Well, that only shows that they like each other even more," countered Selene.

"Okay, okay, I get the point," said Harry. "Girls, I'll never understand them," he muttered under his breath, shaking his head in dismay. (AN: I'm not insulting any girl out there if you're wondering. After all, I'm a girl too! It just seemed to fit perfectly with this chapter.)

The four opened the door leading to Hogwarts and walked towards the Great Hall.

After dinner was finished, they walked up the stairs towards the Gryffindor room. They stopped in front of a fat lady wearing a pink silk dress.

"Password?" asked the Fat Lady

"Cauldron Cake," said Harry.

The portrait swung itself open, revealing a large round hole in the wall. The four entered and went inside the Gryffindor common room.

Suddenly, Articia flew out of nowhere and perched herself on Selene's shoulder.

Selene then noticed a roll of parchment was tied by a red ribbon on one of Articia's legs. She untied the ribbon, unrolled the parchment and began to read.

Oh Fairest one,

How I fallen for thee.

With your glossy silver hair,

Your sparkling amber eyes,

It is more than I can bear,

I love thee for so long,

How I wish you were mine!

I long to kiss your lips,

To hold you in my arms,

And never let you go….

Selene laughed softly. It was signed with only the letter 'M' but she could still recognize who wrote it.

"That Mamoru," said Selene in between chuckles, "He never gives up even though I told him a thousand times that I don't like him the way he likes me,"

"Who's Mamoru?" asked Harry, jealousy in his voice.

"A former schoolmate of mine while I still studied at Kiraokiso," said Selene as she took out a piece of paper and a quill. She then began scribbling some words, which Harry and the others read over her shoulder:

Nice try Mamoru but if I told you once, I told you a thousands times, I just don't like you that way. Besides, I like someone else…….

P.S. Also, try to at least make your poems rhyme.

                                                                                                                     Selene

Selene then rolled the paper and handed it to Articia, "Fly to Mamoru Articia,"

Articia nodded her head and took the letter. She then flew out of the opened window with the letter on her beak.

"Night everyone," said Selene and she turned to walk up the stairs leading up to the girls' dormitory with Hermoine behind her.

"Hey Selene I got a question to ask you," called out Harry.

Selene turned to face Harry, "What is it?"

"Umm…Just wondering, who IS the person that you like?" asked Harry, blushing.

Selene gave a secretive smile. "Someone whom all of you know personally. That's all I can say," she said before she turned back to face the stairs and began walking upwards. Hermoine followed her, but not before she exchanged a grin with Ron.

"Come' on Harry, we better get going," said Ron and literally dragged Harry up the stairs leading to the boys' dormitories.

"So Harry, when are you going to tell her that you like her?" asked Ron, a sly grin on his face.

"Wha….at?" stammered Harry, blushing a bright red.

Ron rolled his eyes. "Oh please, anyone with eyes can see that you like her. Besides you already admit that you like her before, don't you remember?"

"All right, all right. I like her, yes. But what if she doesn't like me?" said Harry in almost a whisper that Ron had to strain himself to hear it.

"Harry, you really are dense. Can't you see that she likes you?" said Ron, shaking his head.

"She does?" said Harry, if possible, blushing even redder.

"Aha! There! I see a blush! You must really like Selene," exclaimed Ron, pointing at Harry.

"You know, you're beginning to sound just like Hermoine," started Harry.

"Blimey, I hope not," said Ron, shuddering.

Harry laughed which earned him a glare from Ron.

~Girl's Dormitory ~

~ Selene's and Hermoine's Room ~

Selene and Hermoine were wearing their pajamas. Their other three roommates are already fasted asleep.

"So Selene, do you like Harry?" asked Hermoine as she climbed into her bed.

"What makes you say that?" asked Selene as she also climbed into her own bed.

"Well…" started Hermoine but Selene cut her off.

"Yes, I do like him," said Selene

"What?!?!" exclaimed Hermoine, more surprised at the fact that Selene admitted it so openly.

"Calm down, will you?" said Selene. "I don't know what I'm feeling about Harry right now but I can clearly say that I like him…as a friend,"

"So until I can figure out this feeling in my heart, that's all I can say for now," continued Selene, her amber eyes shining before she closed them and said, "We better sleep, I have a feeling that tomorrow's going to be a big day,"

Selene then pulled the covers over her neck and fell asleep.

'How can she talk so calmly in a conversation like that?' thought Hermoine as she also pulled the covers over herself.

With different thoughts and questions swirling in her head, it took Hermoine a longer time to fell fast asleep.

~ Sakura ~ There! I'm finally finished! *saves data* Whew! I thought I'd never finish it. Anyway please r+r! Flames are accepted. I think you'll hate this chapter cause I didn't really use my creativity that much. Oh well, I hope you guys still like it. Ciao! ^.~